Great premanent collection and interesting exhibitions. The shop has interesting items for gifts. The restaurants have a nice view (one of them is closed now because of construction), but the service is not good at all. Go for the art, and enjoy!

My mom and I spent hours in the museum watch all those wonderful paintings! It really is a treat for the eyes and its a great way to understand art better with its numerous rooms and selection (international, canadian, contemporary, sculptures, etc).

This museum is world class and the bldg itself is a work of art. The permanent collection is fantastic and they often have terrific special shows. It ranks with any museum you will find worldwide. It is a little expensive for special events.

We attended the special exhibit on Indigenous art today and found it disappointing. So much of it has to do with the exploitation of the indigenous peoples. There are 2 beautiful artworks by women that offer a heartening view: these include the beadwork piece, and the blanket display. If you attend, please view the National Gallery's permanent collection as it... More

We walked from Universite to the NAC and I was thirsty by the time I got there. So I took my water bottle out, went to the fountain to refill it, and then proceeded up the long ramp to see the exhibits. I had checked my stuff at the coat check and no one who saw the water bottle said... More

Beautiful location, not far from the United States Embassy. We were told by the ticket office at the Canadian War Museum that entrance was free on Saturday's and Sunday's, but that is not the case, it's only on Sunday's. There are lots of paintings, sculptures and even bead-work. There are even some nice courtyard that unexpectedly appear as you make... More

A wonderful art gallery. Although not into contemporary art, the Masters' art collection is great. Well worth a visit. Also, Cafe is wonderful as well.

The Canadian artwork is an excellent mix for all visitors to Canada (also good for Canadians). There is a solid Group of 7 permanent collection that is worth seeing. The museum is under renovation though, and the cafeteria's selections are lacking, so plan accordingly.

The permanent collection here holds some of the most important Canadian works from the late 1800's through to the early 1950's. Key curatorial decisions during the same period saw some important European works added to the collection. These are the highlights of the holding. A strong Inuit soapstone collection as well. One of the highlights of any visit to the... More